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GK55 TXD

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

237,496 mi
Last recorded237,496 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 TXD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 237,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 234,348 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 228,484 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 223,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 216,284 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 201,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 185,266 miles

Nearside footbrake & handbrake low compared to offside

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 185,266 miles

Nearside footbrake & handbrake low compared to offside

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 165,644 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 153,682 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 153,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 127,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heat sheild above exhaust loose

osr tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,800 miles

heat sheild above exhaust loose

osr tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2012 112,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre low on tread and becoming perished

Slight corrossion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,867 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,552 miles

rear seat not fitted

rear tyres getting low

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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GK55 TXD is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 TXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK55 TXD registered?

GK55 TXD is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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